Co-op Academy Nightingale vs Hillcrest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Nightingale
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
395 students
Hillcrest Academy
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
465 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Nightingale Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Hillcrest Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1592 of 1,636 | #989 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15353 of 15,697 | #9974 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 395 | 465 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 465 |
| Free school meals | 59.2% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | nightingale.coopacademies.co.uk | www.hillcrest.leeds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.8 vs 8.8).
- •Hillcrest Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 43%).
- •Hillcrest Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Hillcrest Academy is the larger school with 465 students compared with 395.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Co-op Academy Nightingale better than Hillcrest Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hillcrest Academy ranks higher (40.8 vs 8.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Co-op Academy Nightingale and Hillcrest Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Nightingale: 395. Hillcrest Academy: 465. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Nightingale and Hillcrest Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Co-op Academy Nightingale is 1592nd of 1,636 and Hillcrest Academy is 989th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).